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Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town (0 kms from Edinburgh Waverley Station)
105 High Street - Show on map

Ranked 7 out of 20 Hostels In Edinburgh

8.4
1698 reviews

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About Royal Mile Backpackers

Situated on the Famous Street The Royal Mile, The Royal Mile Backpackers is a comfortable and pocket-friendly hostel in the historic old town of Edinburgh. This hostel is among the most popular choic (Read More)es for backpackers as it is located in close proximity to a variety of dining options, cafés, restaurants, bars, shopping venues, and lively nightclubs. All dorms and private rooms at this hostel are light and bright equipped with shared bathrooms and lockers for secure storage. Being centrally located, The hostel is within walking distance of popular tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, Palace of Holyrood House, Calton Hill, St Giles Cathedral, Scottish National Gallery, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and more. The nearest Edinburgh airport is easily accessible within half an hour's drive from the Royal Mile backpackers.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    A bunk bed in a mixed dorm with lockers and shared bathroom.

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    Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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    A bunk bed in a female-only dorm with lockers and shared bathroom.

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    Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    Rooms are 10 square metres.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.4
    Based on 1698 Reviews
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    Comfort

    8.2

    Cleanliness

    8.33

    Value For Money

    8.88

    Facilities

    8.26

    Guest Reviews

    Avhusta
    group
    8.0
    Very good
    Friendly staff who are happy to answer any questions and help. The location is great. You can leav
    Friendly staff who are happy to answer any questions and help. The location is great. You can leave your belongings before check-in or after check-out, no problem.
    There is not enough space in the bathroom, in the morning it is inconvenient to put yourself in order.

    Published on 02 Jan 2024

    Romeo
    young couple
    3.0
    Poor
    We left after the first night
    The location

    Published on 27 Dec 2023

    Ella
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Convenienctly located but I wouldnt stay again as didnt sleep well due to uncomfortable/old matress.
    Amazing central location, welcoming staff, good value for money.
    The bed was uncomfortable, mattresses and duvets needed replacing as clearly quite old.

    Published on 15 Dec 2023

    Theresa
    solo traveller
    7.0
    Good
    Good
    Great location, fun evening activities. The rooms and bathrooms were clean, they offered free towels and coffee and tea.
    Some of the volunteers/employees were clearly not very enthusiastic about working there. The guy who worked reception when I arrived wouldn't have told me anything about the evening activities if I hadn't asked about them and when I asked about recommendations of what to do in Edinburgh he basically told me to look things up myself. You can also not stay before check-in or after check-out and have to store your luggage at another hostel. That's all fine, but I've definitely been to more welcoming and accomodating hostels.

    Published on 13 Dec 2023

    Irati
    with friends
    8.0
    Very good
    Great place near city centre
    Excellent location!
    Key system was a little bit old-fashioned

    Published on 01 Dec 2023

    Stephen
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    A week in paradise.
    Location and the people, the staff were fantastic, friendly, accommodating and apparently all dans of The Beatles which was a nice surprise. The French guy and Hawaiian lady in particular were just lovely (if they are reading this its Russell Brand leaving this review
    Nothing

    Published on 23 Nov 2023

    Qutub
    with friends
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    The bathing area should have been much cleaner.

    Published on 18 Nov 2023

    Paul
    solo traveller
    7.0
    Good
    Good
    Very central, clean, just used it as a base for the night after visiting Edinburgh.
    Couldn't guarantee a lower bunk so had to arrive as soon as opened at 3om to make sure I got one.

    Published on 08 Nov 2023

    Jan
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Superb
    Incredibly cost effective solution to stay right in the middle of the old town of Edinburgh. Incredible location, very friendly staff and other guests, its nothing fancy but incredibly friendly and more than good enough for the price.

    Published on 08 Nov 2023

    Aiwanehi
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Single night stay
    Generally clean accommodation. Especially bathroom and toilet facilities. I was impressed that the kitchen used by different people from different backgrounds was actually very clean. Loved the breakfast set up. Liked the small lamp for each bed. Liked that the lockers had keys Love that food isn't allowed in the rooms
    I'm quite a big girl so climbing to the top bunk wasn't quite easy but I guess that's not their problem but mine My room lock was difficult to open with the key. We all had to manipulate it over and over again to get it to open My locker key was also difficult to use

    Published on 04 Nov 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Old Town (0.3 Km from city center)

    105 High Street - Show on map

    15 Nearby Attractions

    Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

    0.1 km

    Edinburgh Old Town

    0.3 km

    St. Gile's Cathedral

    0.3 km

    The Royal Mile Edinburgh

    0.4 km

    National Museum of Scotland

    0.4 km

    Scott Monument

    0.5 km

    National Gallery of Scotland

    0.6 km

    Calton Hill

    0.6 km

    Princes Street

    0.7 km

    Edinburgh Castle

    0.9 km

    Holyrood Palace

    0.9 km

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

    1.4 km

    Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tour

    1.5 km

    Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

    1.6 km

    Arthur's Seat

    1.7 km

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